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SUCCESSFUL DONATION DRIVE - Noelle Lambert and The Bryn Elliott Team concluded their Holiday Donation Drive on Monday, December 19, 2022. The drive had drop-off locations throughout Long Island and was very successful, bringing in countless donations for the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. Pictured above from left to right: Noelle Lambert and Bryn Elliott. See more information inside.

Warm And Fuzzy Sock Drive

On December 19, Michelle Stabile, Licensed Real Estate Agent of GEN X REALTY in Holtsville, NY, visited The Gurwin Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Commack, NY, to drop off the donations from her Warm and Fuzzy Sock Drive she orchestrated and started in early December. Michelle collected and delivered over 300 pairs of socks for the long-term residents at the Gurwin facility. This particular sock drive was near and dear to Michelle and her family, as this was where her grandmother spent her final days.

“The staff at Gurwin could not have done enough for my grandmother and my family while she was being cared for here at Gurwin. This was something I’ve always wanted to do during the holiday season, and to be able to give back to the residents with a pair of fun, cozy, colorful,

warm, and fuzzy socks was an absolute pleasure. If the socks brought joy and put a smile on at least one of the residents faces, then my life is complete. This

is a tradition I hope to continue for many years to come on behalf of my Real Estate Company”, Michelle Stated.

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for January is Pal-O-Mine Equestrian

www.pal-o-mine.org

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian is a local non-profit organization that began in 1995 as a therapeutic horseback riding program for individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations. They grew from having two programs, eight horses and 80 students per week to 11 programs, 25 horses and 400 students per week - and they continue to grow today! “Our mission has been, and continues to be, to provide a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing,” said Lisa Gatti, Founder and CEO of Pal-O-Mine Equestrian. “We proudly serve individuals with disabilities, those who have been abused or neglected, the military and the impoverished.”

Their location in Islandia offers an unequaled setting for equestrian activities, with a 20-stall barn on 13 acres, handicapped accessible bathrooms, a 100’ x 120’ indoor arena with state-of-the-art-footing and a rider hoisting system, 3 outdoor riding arenas, classrooms, accessible playground, a greenhouse and a wellness center. They offer the following programs:

Lessons: This program provides quality adaptive riding and unmounted lessons that benefit individuals with cognitive, physical, emotional and mental disabilities. Each one of their riding instructors excels in their field and continues with training and certification throughout their careers.

Equine Assisted Learning: This program incorporates horses experientially for educational and emotional growth and learning. Using unique approaches to create positive and constructive learning experiences for children and adolescents who are at risk of failing in the traditional academic setting, this program has changed the lives of countless individuals.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: This follows a model designed by EAGALA,

Inc., the leading international EAP training and certifying organization.

Currently, Pal-OMine Equestrian has 7 Licensed Mental Health Professionals and 11 Equine Specialists who are certified in this model. Groups that are participating focus on the following issues: grief, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, substance abuse, addiction and codependency.

Speech & Occupational Therapy: Clients respond well to therapy incorporating activities with animals, and a variety of therapy goals can be addressed using this treatment strategy. Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists run this program to provide therapy services with the assistance of wonderful animals.

Military: For more than four thousand years, horses have been an integral part of warfare. Today, horses are still playing an important role in war, this time in the recovery of military veterans who have suffered emotional and/or physical injuries. This program is an EAGALA designated Military Program and offers individual, group and family sessions to help people heal.

Corporate Leadership: The way individuals interact and react with horses is very similar to the way they interact with their clients, customers, peers and work groups. People interpret horse behavior/emotions through the lens of their personal perception. How they interpret horses can often be a metaphor for their work, attitudes and relationships. Pal-O-Mine Equestrian is proud to offer a Corporate Leadership program.

For more information about this organization and all they offer, please call 631-348-1389 or visit www.pal-omine.org. Don’t miss next week’s article to learn about how you can get involved and help others in your community.

If your nonprofit would like to be featured in this column, please call Noelle Lambert at 631.226.2636 x225 for consideration.

WARM AND FUZZY SOCK DRIVE - On December 19, Michelle Stabile, Licensed Real Estate Agent of GEN X REALTY in Holtsville, NY, visited The Gurwin Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Commack, NY, to drop off the donations from her Warm and Fuzzy Sock Drive she orchestrated and started in early December.

Commack Middle School Eighth Grade Career Fair

Eighth grade students at Commack Middle School got the chance to speak with local professionals at the annual Career Fair. This annual event is meant to expose the students to some of the many possible career pathways they can consider for the future. Many fields were represented, including IT, manufacturing, engineering, nutrition, education, athletics, medical, first responders, law and law enforcement, music, and mental health.

Thanks to the many Commack alumni, parents, teachers, coaches, and Board of Education

First Place Essay Award

For her submission to the VFW Voices of Democracy essay contest, High School West junior Oliva Wolber won first place and was honored recently by Smithtown VFW Post 10870.

Olivia had to write and record a 3-5 minute broadcast script on a patriotic theme, competing for more than $2.3 million in college scholarships and incentives.

This year’s theme was “Why is the Veteran Important.”

One excerpt of Olivia’s essay reads “They are examples for all to look up to thank and follow.

They are educators of love and tolerance. They are reminders to the youth and to the naive why we should rise for our pledge to the flag of a country we get to call our own. They remind us why we put our

right hand over our beating hearts during our national anthem. Because it is them who had the whites of their eyes go red from crying their tears of blue in heartbreak watching brothers and sisters fall around them.”

Olivia’s essay will now advance in National competition to VFW County, District, NYS and National level judging.

Tackan Elementary Students Give Back

ROCKY CINQUE – DJ

members who volunteered for the fair. We appreciate their time and willingness

to speak with our students. Photo courtesy of the Commack School District

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EMT AND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER CAPTAIN JACK O’LOUGHLIN

FIRST PLACE ESSAY AWARD - High School West junior Olivia Wolber recognized at Smithtown VFW. Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD

TACKAN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS GIVE BACK - Tackan Elementary students and Mrs. Fran Cannella raised and donated several boxes of goods to the Veterans Association Northport Beacon House Homeless Shelter. They are pictured here with their donations and a representative from the VA Northport Beacon House. Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD

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Melville Jewish Center Rabbi Orrin Krublit Joins Legislator Donnelly And Colleagues To Open General Meeting

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) welcomed Rabbi Orrin Krublit of the Melville Jewish Center to give the opening invocation before the November 22 general meeting of the Legislature in Hauppauge. In his inspiring nondenominational prayer, Rabbi Krublit provided words of hope, togetherness and understanding to tie in with the Thanksgiving holiday.

The spiritual leader of

the Melville Jewish Center in the Town of Huntington, Rabbi Krublit received his B.A. from the University of Florida and attended the Jewish Theological Seminary in Manhattan, where he received a M. A. in Jewish Education and Rabbinic Ordination. He came to New York from Orlando, where he served as the Rabbi at the Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation until earlier this year. Rabbi Krublit and his wife Meira, a Long

Island native, and their toddler son Asher, reside in Melville.

“With a meaningful prayer offering compassion and inclusiveness, Rabbi Krublit demonstrated the true spirit of Thanksgiving,” said Legislator Donnelly. “His message of peace and cooperation transcended all religions and beliefs, and I thank him for sharing his insight with the Legislature.”

Successful Donation Drive

On Monday, December 19, 2022, Noelle Lambert and The Bryn Elliott Team concluded their Holiday Donation Drive, which ran for four weeks and had drop-off locations throughout Long Island. The drive brought in countless donations, all of which were given to a local non-profit organization, the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH).

“It was such a great experience and people didn’t hold back,” said Noelle Lambert, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with Douglas Elliman Real Estate. “I received calls, texts and emails from people who heard of the drive and wanted to donate, many of which ended up giving so much that they couldn’t bring it all into a drop-off location in one trip. Although it’s a very sad reality that many individuals are experiencing homelessness and other hardships right here on Long Island, it was really refreshing to see our community come together and do something about it.”

The Long Island Coalition for the Homeless strives to end homelessness on Long Island, and to alleviate the issues associated with homelessness and poverty for homeless and at risk persons in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The organization’s distribution center where the donations were brought is located at 600 Albany Avenue in Amityville,

and is also known as their boutique. People in need can make an appointment to come to the boutique and leave with clothes and other items, such as non perishable food and personal care products for free. LICH is here to work directly with people in need, as well as with case managers, shelter staff members, school employees, church members and the like who are helping these individuals.

Farmingdale and Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Smithtown and Farmingville.”

“We are so very grateful for this drive that Noelle and The Bryn Elliott Team put together,” said Bailey Riekkinen, Community Engagement Specialist at LICH.

“The Long Island Coalition for the Homeless will continue to advocate and serve until we achieve our mission of ending homelessness on Long Island. In 2022, we referred over 700 households for permanent housing through Coordinated Entry, a system that ensures the most vulnerable Long Islanders are prioritized for permanent, affordable housing.

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”This organization does so much good and it was a pleasure to contribute towards their important mission,” said Bryn Elliott, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker with Douglas Elliman Real Estate. “So many people have clothing and miscellaneous items that they aren’t using, while others are in real need; it’s just a matter of coordinating a collection. However, it’s clear that the holiday spirit helped our drive quite a bit. I want to express how thankful we are to all who donated, as well as for the businesses that allowed us to use their locations for the drive, which includes USA Auto Body in East Patchogue, The Fish Store in Bayport, Long Island Media Group in

Affordable housing is scarce on Long Island, and we are consistently working hard at connecting Long Island’s most vulnerable to the available resources. Additionally, we received and distributed over 10,000 pounds of food and toiletries along with countless clothing items to locals that are homeless and at-risk on the streets and in shelters through our boutique and pantry.”

Together we can make a true difference in our community.

If you would like more information about starting a donation drive with the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, please contact Bailey at 631.464.4314 x125. For more information about LICH and all they offer, visit www. addressthehomeless.org or call 631.464.4314.

Donations collected from the drive

Noelle Lambert & Bryn Elliott

SUFFOLK LEGISLATOR DONNELLY WELCOMES RABBI ORRIN KRUBLIT

- Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly, pictured left, welcomes Rabbi Orrin Krublit to the William H. Rogers Building in Hauppauge on November 22 to give the nondenominational invocation before the Legislature’s general meeting.